Quick answers
- Does Duane L. Birky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Duane L. Birky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Duane L. Birky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 603 Original Medicare patients and 983 services for Duane L. Birky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Duane L. Birky's NPI number?
- 1710974647. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Duane L. Birky, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 603 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 983 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)317 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)158 services
- Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort (95806)95 services
- Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) (95811)88 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)76 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Duane L. Birky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Duane L. Birky at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Health Medical Center Heber SpringsHeber Springs, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041312
- Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040036
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs CountyMalvern, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040076
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040114
Practice locations
Addresses where Duane L. Birky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3201 Springhill Dr, Suite 350North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 945‑0392
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Duane L. Birky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arkansas Health Group659 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arkansas Health Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710974647 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians